“Inulin appears to benefit inflammatory status, disease activity and clinical outcomes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis,” wrote a team of Iranian researchers from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in Scientific Reports. RA and the microbiotaRheumatoid arthritis is prevalent in less than 1% of the population and can lead to fatigue, cardiovascular disease and pulmonary and joint issues. There is a lack of clinical evidence about inulin supplementation’s effect on improving rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Study detailsThe randomized clinical study recruited 60 adults and assigned them to either consume either 10 g of inulin daily or a placebo for eight weeks. “Inulin supplementation improves some inflammatory indices, clinical outcomes, and quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis patients”.